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The Ultra Foldable iPhone: Missing Features Expected

Published on September 5, 2026

Apple's Ultra iPhone may launch without several key features. Here's what we know.

Actu techmobile-france.com

A First for Apple

The Ultra iPhone is Apple's first foldable smartphone, and its launch is highly anticipated. However, recent information suggests that it may hit the market with certain missing features compared to the iPhone 18 Pro models.

High Price for Trade-offs

Despite a starting price set at at least $2000, the Ultra iPhone may not include at least four essential features found on the iPhone 18 Pro. This raises questions about Apple's strategy regarding its innovations and design choices.

Missing Features

Here are the features that may be lacking on the Ultra iPhone:

  • Absence of Face ID and TrueDepth camera
  • No telephoto camera
  • No action button
  • No slot for physical SIM card
  • Absence of mmWave 5G technology

These omissions could disappoint some users, especially with such a high price tag.

A Design Similar to the iPhone Air

Visually, the Ultra iPhone is expected to resemble the iPhone Air with a slim design, titanium frame, and glass back. This suggests that the Ultra may make similar design choices to the iPhone Air, where compromises on certain features were already present.

Face ID Replaced by Touch ID

Another notable piece of information indicates that the Ultra iPhone may not be thick enough to incorporate the Face ID system. Instead, Apple might consider using a fingerprint reader integrated into the side button, a technology that is less recent than Face ID but could appeal to some users.

An Evolving Market

These decisions by Apple highlight a shift in its innovation strategy. While the iPhone 18 Pro seems to integrate advancements in facial recognition, the Ultra iPhone may overlook this. Competition in the foldable smartphone market is intense, and Apple may be looking to position itself without heavily investing in the technology at this stage.

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